Postal strike averted as talks resume in two weeks
The Postal Service and three unions will return to bargaining for 15 days under a federal mediator to avoid a nationwide strike. Both sides concede gains with arbitration possible, and the agreement was announced by mediator Wayne Horvitz with leaders including James La Penda and Emmet Andrews present. Sacramento rent bill defeat ends drive for rent rollbacks and tax-savings pass through. In Boston, Governor Jerry Brown warns governors of a second American Revolution unless spending is cut, urging spending controls at the National Governors Association meeting.
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Wayne Horvitz
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J. Joseph Vacca
The
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Brown
National Governors’ Association
Nation 1965 School Act Is a Failure, Rand Study Finds
A Rand Corporation evaluation concludes the 12 year, multibillion dollar federal program to improve U S education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 failed. It cites simplistic assumptions that more money and new technology alone would affect outcomes. The four year study shows over $10 billion spent with limited impact on minority and poor students.
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New York Times
Los Angeles
Rand Corporation
Ford Pintos pulled from federal motor pool over fuel danger
The GSA removes about 300 Pintos from its 85 000 car interagency pool amid reports of fuel tanks catching fire in rear end crashes. Separately NHTSA urges 9 million Ford owners to ensure the transmission stays in park after recent claims of automatic transmissions slipping from park to reverse in 1970 78 models.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Center For Automotive Safety
Ralph Nader
Congress eyes tough controls over LNG storage and transport
Congress weighs a bill to require federal oversight of LNG storage sites and tighten control of LPG transport across 225000 miles of pipelines and 8000 storage sites. The measure faces industry resistance and uncertain passage as GAO warns of catastrophic spills in populated areas.
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Congressional Quarterly
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Free Beltone hearing aid model offer in Chicago
A Beltone advertisement in Chicago announces a free non-operating miniature hearing aid model to demonstrate tiny hearing help. No cost or obligation. the model weighs under a third of an ounce and is mailed from Beltone Electronics, Dept. 2546, 4201 W Victoria, Chicacon.
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